Managing 5S In Malaysian Automotive Industry

Nalini , Subramaniam (2013) Managing 5S In Malaysian Automotive Industry. Project Report. UTeM, Melaka. (Submitted)

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Abstract

This paper presents a descriptive study of 5S implementation in Malaysian automotive industries. The purpose of the study was to identify useful 5S tools and techniques. Another aim was to study the impacts of 5S principles towards automotive industries performance. Finally the purpose of study was to investigate employee’s response towards 5S principles. The general outline of this study was looked for improvement and adaption of 5S training program towards organization and employees performances. Hence, in order to change the employee’s behaviour and performance, this study limited on measuring effectiveness of 5S implementation strategy. Mono method was applied in order to gain possible information regards on this study. Mono method such as survey, questionnaires and informal interview were conducted in this study. A questionnaire survey is used to explore the extent of 5S implementation. This paper also examines the drivers and barriers that influence the implementation of 5S practise. Questionnaire was sent out to respondent who were close related in automotive industry such as admin, manager, technicians and employees. The results of study were that generates a sustainable 5S methodology would given further positive impacts on automotive industry. The principal conclusion was that improvement on 5S methodology program would improve organization and employees performances. Key words: 5S, automotive industry, questionnaire, barriers and drives

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